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Susan J Wilkes 1847–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1847

Birth Location: Lunenburg

Death Date: 26 October 1906

Death Location: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Wilkes

Mother: Catherine White

Spouse(s): Wm. Crafton

Children(s): Maude Edwards, Lottie Crafton, Willie Crafton

In 1847, Susan J Wilkes entered the world in Lunenburg, born to Benjamin William Wilkes And Catherine White. In 1850, Susan J Wilkes resided in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Susan J Wilkes resided in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA. Susan J Wilkes married Wm L Crafton, and had children including Lottie I Crafton, Maude Edwards, Willie C Crafton. Susan J Wilkes passed away in 1906 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Susan J Wilkes entered the world in Lunenburg, born to Benjamin William Wilkes And Catherine White.
  • In 1850, Susan J Wilkes resided in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Susan J Wilkes resided in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.
  • Susan J Wilkes married Wm L Crafton, and had children including Lottie I Crafton, Maude Edwards, Willie C Crafton.
  • Susan J Wilkes passed away in 1906 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Wilkes
1814–1865
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
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Catherine White
1818–1869
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Wm. Crafton
1848–1911
Birth Location: Lunenburg
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Children(s)

Maude Edwards
1872–1945
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
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Lottie Crafton
1873–1951
Birth Location: Virginia
LC
Willie Crafton
1879–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Susan Wilkes's Ancestors

Self
Susan Wilkes
1847–1906
Birth Place: Lunenburg
Parents
Benjamin William Wilkes
1814–1865
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Catherine White
1818–1869
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Stone Wilkes) Junior
1786–1865
Hounds Creek Lunenburg Co Va, USA
Mary ((Polly)) Wallace
1787–1873
Lunenburg County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Richard Sr.
1762–1821
Nancy Snead
1766–1844
William Wallace
1760–1826
Susanna Hand
1776–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Minor Sr.
1735–1811
Phebe Stone
1745–1785
Samuel Snead
1720–1802
JANE SCALES
1725–1800
Margaret Coulter
1742–1820
Hugh Private
1742–1820

Susan Wilkes's Descendants

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Susan (J) Wilkes (abt 1847–26 October 1906) m. Wm. (L.) Crafton (1848–31 December 1911)
  1. 1. Maude Edwards 1872–1945
  2. 2. Lottie (I.) Crafton 1873–1951
  3. 3. Willie (C.) Crafton 1879–

Susan Wilkes's Timeline

7 Records

1847
abt 1847
Birth of Susan J Wilkes in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1850
1850
Age 3
Susan J Wilkes resided here in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Susan J Wilkes resided here in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Susan J Wilkes resided here in Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Susan J Wilkes resided here in Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Susan J Wilkes resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1906
26 October 1906
Age 59
Death of Susan J Wilkes in Virginia, United States of America
Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1847
    Event Place: Lunenburg
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 314B; Enumeration District: 138
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: M593_1661; Page: 568A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: M653_1359; Page: 977; Family History Library Film: 805
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: M653_1359; Page: 977; Family History Library Film: 805

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: M593_1661; Page: 568A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 314B; Enumeration District: 138

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 October 1906
    Event Place: Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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